U.S. Navy Deployments Worldwide: February 2026 Overview

The U.S. Navy has provided an update on the positions of its carrier strike groups (CSGs) and amphibious ready groups (ARGs) as of February 23, 2026. This overview includes data derived from both Navy sources and public tracking systems, showing the global distribution of U.S. naval power.

Key Deployments in the Pacific Region

In the Pacific, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. The USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), a command ship, recently completed a brief return to Yokosuka after departing on February 21. Meanwhile, the USS Dewey (DDG-105), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is actively engaged in operations as part of its deployment.

In addition, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron VMFA-121, part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted flight operations over the Philippine Sea from February 14 to 15, 2026. The USS Tripoli (LHA-7), an amphibious assault ship, is currently in port in Okinawa, Japan, alongside the USS San Diego (LPD-22) and USS New Orleans (LPD-18).

Ongoing Operations in Other Regions

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) is engaged in icebreaking operations in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, as part of Operation Deep Freeze, which commenced on February 2, 2026. This operation is crucial for maintaining supply lines and logistical support to U.S. research facilities in the region.

In the Caribbean Sea, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is leading an amphibious ready group alongside USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) and USS San Antonio (LPD-17). On February 4, Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted live-fire exercises aboard the Iwo Jima while underway.

The Mediterranean Sea is currently witnessing the operations of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), which transited the Strait of Gibraltar and is now positioned near Souda Bay, Greece. This carrier strike group has been ordered to support the ongoing presence in the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group.

In the Persian Gulf, the USS Canberra (LCS-30), along with USS Mitscher (DDG-57) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), is conducting operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The presence of these vessels is part of a broader strategy to ensure maritime security in this vital region.

The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is operating in the Arabian Sea, having been assigned to U.S. Central Command. The carrier is accompanied by several air squadrons, including the “Tophatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-14, which are deploying F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft.

The U.S. Navy continues to maintain a robust global presence, with multiple carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups actively engaged in training and operational missions across various regions. This strategic deployment underscores the Navy’s commitment to readiness and global maritime security.